Stillman House - Galena, Illinois
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Hikenutty
N 42° 24.668 W 090° 25.476
15T E 711916 N 4698638
The Stillman House, built in 1858 in Galena, Illinois, is now used as a bed and breakfast.
Waymark Code: WM20PP
Location: Illinois, United States
Date Posted: 08/16/2007
Views: 41
This house built in 1858 is located in historic Galena, Illinois, directly across the street from the U.S. Grant House State Historic Site on Bouthillier Street. The home was originally built for Mr. Nelson Stillman, a prominent businessman in the city. Grant and many of his Generals were entertained at the home.
The mansion has 6,700 square feet of living space, 7 guest rooms, 3 innkeepers rooms, a full basement, parlor, 12 bathrooms and 11 fireplaces. It is now operated as a bed and breakfast called Bernadine's Stillman Inn.
From the National Register Application:
The Stillman House is located at 513 Bouthillier Street and is a contributing building to the Galena Historic District. The Stillman House is of Italianate style.
Public/Private: Private
Tours Available?: no
Year Built: 1858
Web Address: [Web Link]
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